Set in a 6.5-acre gated community overlooking the Virginia Country Club golf course, this c.1969 Modernist ranch exemplifies the booming economy and optimistic suburban style of mid-century Long Beach, where, adjacent to Los Angeles, the intertwined defense and aerospace industries, along with oil a

I had nothing to wear. So, I went out and bought something special for 10 and 10 Club’s first singles event, designed to bring together 10 men and 10 women for a night of “guided convos and games.” Local real estate agent and hospitality veteran Cara Bowman started the club mainly because of a singl

The 101 Ash St. real estate broker who persuaded a San Diego Superior Court judge to stop state regulators from taking away his license — at least for now — will have until early next year to prepare his case.Jason Hughes, who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor conflict of interest violation last year

At Eli’s Peruvian Kitchen, chef and owner Elizabeth Mostacero isn’t just going to feed you. She’s going to teach you about her homeland of Peru. The first lesson? Peru is more than Machu Picchu.“When you come here, my goal is not only [for you] to try our food,” says Mostacero. “It’s also to learn a

Throwing a historic no-hitter for your new team is one way to introduce yourself, but there’s far more to Padres pitcher Dylan Cease than fastballs. Painter. Disc golfer. Bee keeper. Cat owner. Mindfulness practitioner. Cease brought his whole self to San Diego when the Chicago White Sox traded him

Vice President Kamala Harris, as part of her presidential run, pledged recently to spur construction of 3 million new housing units in her first four years.The campaign said Harris would propose a new tax incentive for companies that build homes for first-time buyers, and other programs, said The Wa

And just like that, another weekend. If you’re seeking a way to fill it, look no further: This week’s roundup of things to do in San Diego includes a rollicking rodeo in Ramona, a scenic bike race, and a concert from a group of local icons who made it big, plus 12 more San Diego events.Food & Drink

The sun rises over Pechanga Arena’s parking lot, illuminating a near-endless patchwork of polyester tents, the hundreds of ad hoc storefronts that make up Kobey’s Swap Meet, the largest outdoor marketplace in San Diego.Deep in the sea of booths, Wali Amin settles comfortably in his abyss of folding

The “Looking Glass” ponders economic and real estate trends through two distinct lenses: the optimist’s “glass half-full” and the pessimist’s “glass half-empty.”Buzz: House hunters were the winners, and apartment seekers the losers, in California’s housing construction game in the first half of 2024

I’d love to tell you where I am, but I forgot about six minutes ago. Gentle, futuristic-sounding music, like an orchestra of benevolent aliens, trills in my ears. Whatever vessel I am laying on buzzes softly in tandem. A soft blanket warms my legs. After 20 minutes, the melody clicks into silence, t

Tom Driscoll’s commercial fishing wharf at the north eastern tip of America’s Cup Harbor in Point Loma is falling apart. The marina’s four, fixed piers — home to as many as 120 fishing boats in their prime — appear to be on the brink of collapse. The business model gave way long ago.The substandard

Barrio Logan is always a jolt to the senses. Strolling Logan Avenue from Chicano Park to National Avenue, grabbing a Mexican mocha at Por Vida coffee, stopping by Border X Brewing to see if they’re hosting a lotería game, housing a loaded hot dog amid Barrio Dogg’s lowrider-themed décor—there’s no b

There’s a scene from Vanderpump Rules that lives rent-free in my head. When I first watched it, memories from a past relationship flooded my mind. Feelings of pain and shame washed over me. Over the course of the first two seasons, viewers watched as cast members Stassi Schroeder and Jax Taylor’s to

During a recent stroll through the once jam-packed Market on 8th, I confusedly gazed around at the empty stalls. Where was everyone—and what happened? So I called Rogelio Cañez, the market’s new owner, to find out his plans for the 11,000-square-foot building. Joel Tubao, who also founded Novo Brazi

Spend five minutes with Dan Khabie and he’ll ask you 10 different questions. “I’m fascinated by human behavior. I’m totally obsessed with it,” he says. “I’m that annoying guy asking you, ‘What matters to you most? What’s important to you? Why you do the things you do?’” Before I begin our interview,

If you’ve been a renter since before the pandemic, chances are your wallet has taken a hit.Since 2019, San Diego rent has increased 41 percent, or $658 a month, for a one-bedroom unit, said a LendingTree study. It’s almost hard to imagine now, but rent in San Diego County was $1,590 on average five

“Can you hear me?” asks an alleyway beside the City Heights Park. These words from 19-year-old Samira Hassan peer up from the pavement on 44th Street between Wightman Street and Landis Street, alongside about 2,000 others by Hassan and fellow writers Fatuma Fadhil, Zamzam Fadhil, Aysia McWhorter, an

The mega project that promises to turn the bayfront area currently home to Seaport Village into a world-class destination punctuated by a 500-foot observation tower will need at least another three years before it’s shovel ready.Tuesday, the Board of Port Commissioners unanimously approved an amende

Art and theater buffs—you’re in luck this weekend. This roundup of San Diego events includes five exhibitions and plays to explore. Once you’ve filled your soul, satisfy your belly with a taco utopia at Waterfront Park. Still searching for a way to stay busy? Check out these 13 things to do in San D

Think surfers and sailors in this town have it made? The waves can go flat for weeks at a stretch, and there’s only so much wind and daylight to go around. Tennis players, on the other hand, most certainly do. They can don their pleated skirts and headbands and revel in nearly 365 days—and on lighte